dessert
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Microwave Cookie Dough Bars
Growing up, my sister and I would make these delicious chocolate chip bars as a go-to late night snack. This recipe takes just 4 ingredients and no oven is required – just a microwave. Originally called “Microwave Mini Morsel Shortbread” in a vintage Tollhouse cookbook on my mom’s shelf. Gather: 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Continue reading
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Portuguese “Bolo de Agua” Recipe
This traditional Portuguese cake has a bread-like texture and subtle lift of citrus from freshly grated lemon zest. Gather: 3 cups all purpose flour (I use Neopolitan Tipo 00 flour) 2 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar (I use natural cane sugar) 4 large eggs at room temperature 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons baking powder Continue reading
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Portuguese “Sand Pudding” Recipe
This traditional Portuguese dessert is light and airy with just the right amount of sweetness. No one believes it’s made with just 3 ingredients! Growing up in the Azores, Portugal, it was nearly impossible to go to a gathering where people brought food and this “sand pudding” was not included on the dessert table. Serving Continue reading
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